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Increasing Trade

Stronger pipeline pact spans three provinces

Jul 23, 2025 | 11:23 AM

Alberta and Ontario welcome Saskatchewan as the newest signatory this week to build pipelines and trade infrastructure across provincial borders and into global markets.

Government officials say the memorandum of understanding (MOU) will see the three provinces work collectively to build new pipelines along a route that will connect western Canadian oil and gas to new and existing refineries in southern Ontario, as well as a new deep-sea port in James Bay. The MOU also calls for new rail lines to connect critical mineral deposits located in Ontario’s Ring of Fire region to ports in Western Canada.

Provincial officials say the agreement reinforces joint efforts to push back against federal policies that block nation-building projects in order to collectively advance pipelines, rail, transmission infrastructure and other major projects across Canada’s energy, mining and manufacturing sectors.

The government says this includes significantly amending or repealing the Impact Assessment Act, as well as repealing the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, Clean Electricity Regulations, the Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap, and all other federal initiatives that the province says discriminately impact the energy sector and sectors such as mining and manufacturing. According to provincial officials, taking action will ensure Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan can attract the investment and project partners needed to get shovels in the ground, grow industries and create jobs.

“We’re taking action to grow our economy, build real infrastructure and get major projects moving,” says Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta. “Alberta is proud to lead the way in uniting with provinces that share a vision for responsible development, economic freedom and common sense. We’re standing up for our oil and gas sector and making sure our world-class resources reach the markets that need them.”

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“Together,” adds Smith. “Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan are showing what’s possible when provinces step up. This agreement is about building a stronger, more connected Canada, one project at a time.”

“As the world grapples with President Trump’s unfair tariffs, it’s more important than ever to build a resilient and self-reliant economy here at home,” states Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario. “This agreement sends a clear message: Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are ready to get shovels in the ground and move forward on projects that will secure our long-term prosperity.”

“We are sending a clear signal that Canada’s energy future will be built by Canadians, for Canadians,” exclaims Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan. “This agreement commits our provinces to work together to unlock new markets, shore up our supply chains from mine to port, and advocate for the federal reforms our industry needs. By advancing pipelines, rail connections and critical-mineral processing capacity, we are safeguarding thousands of jobs, strengthening our energy security, and fostering sustainable growth.”

Provincial officials say this agreement builds on the foundations of the MOU recently signed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Calgary Stampede to strengthen interprovincial trade, drive major infrastructure development, and grow Canada’s global competitiveness through energy and trade infrastructure.

By signing this new agreement, the province says Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario are demonstrating what it takes to keep Canada competitive in a changing world.

Alberta government quick facts

• Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford signed two MOUs on July 7, 2025, to prioritize building pipelines, rail and infrastructure between the two provinces, as well as to bolster interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles between the provinces.
• On June 1, 2025, Premiers Smith and Ford signed an MOU to improve the free flow of goods and services between the two provinces.